O'Hare Intl

$124+ Cheap flights from Orange County to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — ORD
Mar 6 — Mar 131
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Cheap flight deals from Orange County to O'Hare Intl

Cheapest flights from Orange County to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 4, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/22:22 pm
SNA
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 03m
United Airlines
Mon 3/97:40 pm
ORD
-
SNA
Nonstop4h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/411:41 am
SNA
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 09m
American Airlines
Sun 3/88:10 am
ORD
-
SNA
Nonstop4h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1$270
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/177:45 am
SNA
-
ORD
2 stops21h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 4/196:00 am
ORD
-
SNA
2 stops8h 25m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/3$271
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/195:25 pm
SNA
-
ORD
2 stops16h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/276:36 pm
ORD
-
SNA
1 stop19h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$272
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/87:53 pm
SNA
-
ORD
1 stop8h 19m
Frontier
Wed 3/118:55 pm
ORD
-
SNA
1 stop23h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$273
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/221:20 pm
SNA
-
ORD
1 stop14h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/278:53 pm
ORD
-
SNA
1 stop21h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$274
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/198:20 pm
SNA
-
ORD
1 stop7h 48m
Frontier
Wed 3/258:55 pm
ORD
-
SNA
1 stop23h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$275
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/201:20 pm
SNA
-
ORD
2 stops16h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/276:36 pm
ORD
-
SNA
1 stop19h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$276
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/275:42 pm
SNA
-
ORD
2 stops18h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/308:55 pm
ORD
-
SNA
1 stop19h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$277
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/234:37 pm
SNA
-
ORD
2 stops16h 50m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 4/266:00 am
ORD
-
SNA
2 stops16h 57m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/172:20 pm
SNA
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 05m
United Airlines
Sun 4/196:25 am
ORD
-
SNA
1 stop7h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/13:24 pm
SNA
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 12m
American Airlines
Sat 4/48:10 am
ORD
-
SNA
Nonstop4h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$280

Find flight deals from Orange County to O'Hare Intl

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Orange County to O'Hare Intl flight deals. Data was last updated February 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$124
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$279
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From Orange County to Chicago O'Hare Intl
One-way flight from Orange County to Chicago O'Hare Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Orange County to O'Hare Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Orange County to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Orange County

Fly to

O'Hare Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/3

6:45 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

10:48 am-5:52 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$279

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/24

10:51 am-4:54 pm

Nonstop4h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/28

4:00 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$279

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/24

2:22 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop4h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/30

7:49 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop4h 41m

$288

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 4/10

2:53 pm-2:16 pm

2 stops21h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/12

3:21 pm-9:53 am

2 stops20h 32m

$295

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/14

7:30 am-6:47 am

1 stop21h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/17

7:43 am-6:11 pm

2 stops12h 28m

$298

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/11

3:12 pm-9:29 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/12

5:00 am-8:55 am

1 stop5h 55m

$313

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 3/6

11:15 am-11:52 pm

1 stop10h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/12

2:20 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$337

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/5

6:45 am-3:05 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

3:05 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$342

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/11

2:53 pm-2:16 pm

2 stops21h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/12

4:36 pm-9:53 am

2 stops19h 17m

$343

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/18

8:10 am-6:50 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/19

4:15 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$348

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Orange County to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Orange County to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $203). Flying from Orange County to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $296). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KFI to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from Orange County to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 4, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Orange County to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Orange County to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Orange County to O'Hare Intl. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 4, 2026.

The most flights from zzKFI to ORD are scheduled on a Monday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated February 4, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines from Orange County to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Orange County to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    For as low as $279, United Airlines can have you in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Orange County in 4h 10m. There are 1721 mi between Orange County and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Orange County to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $67 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $74 and Delta from $129 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Orange County to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Orange County, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Royal Jordanian (91%), United Airlines (86%), Emirates( 85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Orange County to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    While on average a flight from Orange County to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is generally $891, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $158. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $139 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Orange County to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Orange County to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Orange County to O'Hare Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Orange County to O'Hare Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Orange County to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Orange County to O'Hare Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Orange County to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $203). Flying from Orange County to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $296). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Orange County to O'Hare Intl

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$103Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$152Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$190Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$269Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$336Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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